Engineering:Dacia Spring
| Dacia Spring Electric (BBG) | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Dacia (Renault) |
| Also called | Renault City K-ZE |
| Production | 2021–present |
| Assembly | China: Shiyan, Hubei (eGT New Energy Automotive)[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | City car (A) |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-motor, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Renault CMF-A platform |
| Related | Renault Kwid |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Power output | 33 kW (44 hp) |
| Battery | 27.4 kWh Li-ion |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,423 mm (95.4 in) |
| Length | 3,734 mm (147.0 in) |
| Width | 1,579 mm (62.2 in) |
| Height | 1,516 mm (59.7 in) |
| |uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight | 970 kg (2,138 lb) |
The Dacia Spring Electric (internal code BBG)[2] is an all-electric city car manufactured by the Romanian car manufacturer Dacia produced since 2021. It was previewed by its concept model unveiled in March 2020.[3] At its introduction, it is the cheapest electric car in Europe.
Overview
The concept model of Spring Electric was unveiled on the web on 3 March 2020.[4] It was to be presented at the 2020 Geneva Motor Show but the entire show was canceled.[5] It has a gray body colour enhanced with neon orange accents on the rims, the door handles, the mirrors and the grille.[6][7]
The production model of Spring Electric was presented at Renault EWAYS conference on 15 October 2020 and marketed for early 2021.[8][2][9] It went on sale in March 2021.[10] Car-sharing services and cargo utility versions will also be launched later in 2021.[9] The deliveries for companies started in early 2021, while for private customers in autumn of 2021.[8]
The vehicle is heavily based on the Renault City K-ZE produced in China since 2019, which itself is based on the Renault Kwid produced in India and Brazil, and its made on the CMF-A platform.[11][12] In order to meet European safety standards, Spring Electric has been reengineered, featuring a reinforced chassis, six airbags and other assistance systems.[11][13]
Rear view
Charging port
Interior
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Powertrain
The Spring Electric is equipped with a single electric motor rated at 44 hp (45 PS; 33 kW) and 125 N⋅m (12.7 kg⋅m; 92.2 lb⋅ft) of torque. The claimed acceleration figure of 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) is 19.1 seconds.[14] The electric motor is powered by a 27.4 kWh lithium-ion battery, permitting a claimed range of 230 km (143 mi) on the combined WLTP cycle and supports fast charging at a rate of up to 30 kW from a CCS DC charger.[15]
References
- ↑ "French Unions Angry At Renault Over China-Made Dacia EV". https://www.carscoops.com/2020/10/french-unions-angry-at-renault-over-china-made-dacia-ev/.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Grégory Pelletier (3 March 2020). "Dacia Spring Electric. Le pari d'une citadine électrique à 10 000 €". https://www.largus.fr/actualite-automobile/dacia-spring-electric-le-pari-dune-citadine-electrique-a-10-000-e-10253390.html.
- ↑ Jean-Francois Christiaens (3 March 2020). "Dacia Spring : Le SUV urbain électrique " abordable "". https://www.vroom.be/fr/actus/dacia-spring-le-suv-urbain-lectrique-abordable-22946.
- ↑ Jean-Philippe Peden (3 March 2020). "Dacia Spring (2020) : le mini-SUV 100% électrique pas cher !". https://www.autoplus.fr/dacia/spring-electric/actualite/Dacia-Spring-Electric-Electrique-City-K-ZE-Salon-Geneve-2020-1546998.html.
- ↑ Virginie Lenk (28 February 2020). "Le Salon de l'automobile de Genève est annulé". https://www.tdg.ch/suisse/conseil-federal-interdit-manifestations-mille-personnes/story/19591038.
- ↑ Florent Ferrière (3 March 2020). "Dacia Spring, la voiture électrique low-cost lancée en 2021". https://www.caradisiac.com/dacia-spring-la-voiture-electrique-low-cost-181712.htm.
- ↑ "DACIA SPRING ELECTRIC SHOWCAR : THE ELECTRIC REVOLUTION BY DACIA". https://en.media.groupe.renault.com/news/dacia-spring-electric-showcar-the-dacia-electric-revolution-8826-989c5.html.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 HotNews.ro (15 October 2020). "Dacia prezintă prima sa mașină electrică, Spring. Autonomia promisă este de 225 km. Mașina va ajunge la clienți în toamna lui 2021". https://economie.hotnews.ro/stiri-auto-24354967-dacia-spring-dacia-electrica-lansare-live-text-video.htm.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Dacia Spring Electric: Dacia's first all-electric car". 20 October 2020. https://group.renault.com/en/news-on-air/news/dacia-spring-electric-dacias-first-all-electric-car/.
- ↑ "ALL-NEW DACIA SPRING: PRICES (FRANCE) FOR THE MOST AFFORDABLE ELECTRIC CAR ON..." (in en). https://en.media.renaultgroup.com/news/all-new-dacia-spring-prices-france-for-the-most-affordable-electric-car-on-the-market-e905-989c5.html.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "România, în cursa pentru Dacia electrică". 19 October 2020. https://www.zf.ro/auto/romania-cursa-dacia-electrica-produs-realizat-centrul-tehnologie-19677727.
- ↑ Julien Dupont-Calbo (3 March 2020). "Renault lance la voiture électrique low cost en Europe". https://www.lesechos.fr/industrie-services/automobile/renault-lance-la-voiture-electrique-low-cost-en-europe-1181368.
- ↑ "Dacia depășește Renault în materie de siguranță, cu noul Spring". 19 October 2020. https://www.profit.ro/povesti-cu-profit/auto-transporturi/dacia-depaseste-renault-in-materie-de-siguranta-cu-noul-spring-sasiu-intarit-si-sisteme-de-asistenta-pasiva-nu-intram-insa-in-cursa-pentru-4-5-stele-euroncap-estimarea-de-pret-19518018.
- ↑ "New Dacia Spring: affordable EV launches in France from €12,403" (in en). https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-dacia-spring-affordable-ev-launches-france-%E2%82%AC12403.
- ↑ "2021 Dacia Spring EV: Europe’s cheapest electric car | CarAdvice" (in en). https://www.caradvice.com.au/933744/2021-dacia-spring-ev-europes-cheapest-electric-car/.
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